Orchard’s Haunted Harvest Harvest Festival 2013 Something Fun Every Weekend! October 5th thru Halloween Saturday October 5th 10-12 Edible Container Gardening Our friend and landscape designer, Lori Caldwell, shows you how you can plant veggies and herbs in containers in order to maximize your edible gardening space. 10-3 Fresh Herbs; Fine Food Moraga gardener, Hollie Lucas-Alcalay, showcases her homegrown herbal and floral health, beauty and culinary products. You may have met Holly at the Walnut Creek or S.F. Farmers Markets. 11-4 The Bubbling Cauldron Co. Sally Case and Dan Silva create handmade Haunted Halloween Houses, and new this year, Haunted Theaters. Perfect for your Howl-i-Day tabletop decorating! 1-3 Smooth Sunday Afternoon Jazz The Malcolm & Camille Jazz Duo play for your listening enjoyment. 1-3 Make A Fresh Flower Fairy Garden Our own Carolyn Russell helps you create a whimsical floral design with a magical theme. $45.00 material fee per arrangement. Space is limited to 12. Call our Flower Shop at 925-284-4474 to make your reservation. Sunday October 6th 11-12 A Year In The Native Garden Local author, Helen Popper, will be here to discuss her book California Native Garden: a Month-by-Month Guide. Pacific Horticulture Magazine gave it rave reviews. Friday October 11th A Special Week Day Event! 11-1 Bow Magic Our friend Ron Brown returns to teach basic bow tying and will ‘bow’ you over as he demonstrates how to make ribbon roses, layered bows and other tricks of the trade. Saturday October 12th 10-11:30 ‘Rethink Your Lawn’ The Easy Way Our friends from the Bay Friendly Coalition will teach you how to replace your lawn without tearing out your lawn—and make it easy on your back and your wallet. Sheet mulching demo and plant selection advice plus, a FREE copy of the Bay-Friendly Gardening Guide. 11-4 The Bubbling Cauldron Co. Sally Case and Dan Silva create handmade Haunted Halloween Houses, and new this year, Haunted Theaters. Perfect for your Howl-i-Day tabletop decorating! 12-1 Roses 2014 Once again, Orchard’s rose expert, Bonnie Brusseau, presents what’s new for 2014, and offers helpful information on the care and cultivation of your roses. 11-4 The Bubbling Cauldron Co. Sally Case and Dan Silva create handmade Haunted Halloween Houses, and new this year, Haunted Theaters. Perfect for your Howl-i-Day tabletop decorating! 1-3 Table Decor for Your Fall Festivities Our designer, Cynthia, shows you how to create your own ‘Harvest Inspired’ center pieces using waterresistant ribbon mesh. Drop by and get tips and ideas for using this versatile and fun, textural material for your holiday decorating. Thursday October 10th A Special Week Day Event! 10 & 1:30 Painting In The Garden Peg Conley returns to teach watercolor and drawing techniques in the Lazy K garden. $35.00 per person or $20.00 if you bring your own supplies. Box lunch available for $10.00. Call 925-284-4474 and ask for The Lazy K Gift Shop to make your reservation. 1-3 Get To Know ‘The Bread Project’ Their vision is for all motivated individuals to be able to contribute to a stronger community through stable, gainful, and fulfilling work. Their talented graduates will be here serving delicious “homemade” cookies. Think of them when planning your holiday parties & events. 1-2:30Composting 101 Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority teaches you how to turn your kitchen and garden waste to “garden gold.” 2-4 The East Bay Banjo Club Returns! Always a favorite, this charitable organization of lively musicians plays old-timey banjo classics, and more. Sunday October 13th 11-1 Enjoying Japanese Maples Join our own Marty Martinez as he shares his knowledge about the culture, care and feeding of these garden jewels. Bring your questions and plan on a tour of the maples available in this years collection. 11-4 The Bubbling Cauldron Co. Sally Case and Dan Silva create handmade Haunted Halloween Houses, and new this year, Haunted Theaters. Perfect for your Howl-i-Day tabletop decorating. 11-3 A Taste of Robert Rothschild Farms Taste Dips and Sauces from one of our favorite’s, Robert Rothschild. Remember their Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip or Anna Mae’s Smoky Sweet Sauce? They are back at the Lazy K. “Entertaining made simple” with Wilma Ginn. 12-2 Back To The Table Cooking School Chef Thama Brentano, from Lafayette’s new cooking school, celebrates the best of the fall harvest with a gourmet cooking demo at the Lazy K House. 12-2 Live Music - Duo Gadjo One of our favorite groups perform jazz with a French twist! 2-4 What Is Permaculture? Christopher Shein discusses the principles and practices of this holistic way to cherish the earth and its inhabitants at home. Friday October 18th A Special Week Day Event! 3-6 Full Moon Fairy Garden Party! Kids, don your favorite Halloween costume and join us for an enchanted evening of fun! Facepainting, fairy dust, nature walk and harvest goodies. Make your reservation today. Call our Flower Shop at 925-284-4474 to make your reservation. Tickets $25.00 per child. Saturday October 19th 10-11 ‘Growing California Native Plants’ The author of this fine book, Katherine Greenberg, will present ideas for gardening with native plants and suggestions for fall planting. Katherine is a local garden designer, international garden tour leader and past president of the Pacific Horticulture Society. 10-12 Spooky Garden Workshop Join Jan Bush, our Fairy Garden-Mother, and create your very own Magical Miniature Fairy Garden complete with ghosts, pot, plants and tombstones! Reservations required. Material fee of $70.00 plus tax. Call our Flower Shop at 925-284-4474 to make your reservation. 11-4 The ‘Treasure Lockets’ Workshop Jewelry designers, Jessica and Kate, will help you create a personalized, beautifully crafted glass locket. Bring your own tiny treasures, photos, etc., or choose from their selection. Lockets priced individually. Reservations required, call The Lazy K Gift Shop at 925-284-4474. 12-2 Pruning Perennials - When & Why? Learn the “ins and outs” of perennial gardening with our own Tracy Dunn. Timing, dividing and transplanting will be included. It’s the perfect time to choose some fall-blooming perennials to add to your garden. 1-3 Get To Know ‘The Bread Project’ Their vision is for all motivated individuals to be able to contribute to a stronger community through stable, gainful, and fulfilling work. Their talented graduates will be here serving delicious “homemade” cookies. Think of them when planning your holiday parties & events. 2-4 Live Music - Vince Charming & Company Enjoy Rock, Country and original tunes performed by the band including our own Mike Grow. 2:30-5 ‘Absolutely Sharp’ - The only way to be! Mark Giudici will be here to sharpen up your pruning shears, loppers and knives—anything but saws. Mark charges range from $4-10.00 per unit. Ask any garden center professional how much easier life is when you use sharp tools. Sunday October 20th 11-1 Morning Music ‘Chuck & Dave’ return to entertain the crowd. 12-2 Worms…and Composting Dr. Merrill will cover the basics of his book, ‘The Earthworm Farmer’s Bible’, including vermiculture and the organic fertilizers derived from earthworm castings. Learn about setting up and maintaining a worm composting bin. Noon ‘Guess The Weight’ Pumpkin Weigh-in Winners announced and prizes given. 12-2 By The Book: ‘Beautiful Edible Gardens’ Your teacher is author Stefani Bittner of Lafayette’s own Star Apple: Edibles + Fine Gardening. Join us at the Lazy K and learn how to plant perennial herbs, fruit trees, berries and other delectable edibles into your permanent landscape. 2-4 Live Music - ‘A Party Of Two’ Enjoy our friend, Jack Pollard and Company, as they perform the standards and all your R&B favorites. Be sure to enter our “Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin” contest. You could be this year’s winner! Saturday October 26th We cordially invite you to join us for Our Annual Christmas Open House! 10-12 Fall Color and a Spring Surprise In this hands-on class you will create your own blooming bulb planter. Keri, from Kellogg Garden Supply, will teach you how to build a blooming or edible pot of color with a bonus. Space is limited to 12. $40.00 material fee. Call the Garden Shop at 925-284-4474 to make your reservation. Enjoy fall planting and decorating workshops, farm animals, scarecrows, “Pumpkin Patch”, music and family fun! Our Farm Animals and Scarecrows are on display everyday. 11-1 Live Music - Harpist Renée Roberge Her beautiful music will delight you while you enjoy our Christmas Open House. 12-2 Back To The Table Cooking School Chef Suzy Orpin, from Lafayette’s new cooking school, celebrates the best of the fall harvest with a gourmet cooking demo at the Lazy K House. 1-3 Live Music - ‘The Blue Moon Brothers’ Kick up your heels with one of our most beloved bands. Sunday October 27th Noon Kid’s Coloring Contest Winners We will announce the winners! 11-1 ‘Insect Songs’ Sing-A-Long Voted “Best Interactive Kids Program” by Diablo Magazine, the charming and inventive Sandi & Stevie lead the children in silly song and dance play. Calling All Kids! Enter the Coloring Contest Be sure to get your free drawing early in the Festival so you can color it in and participate. 12-2 It’s All About Apples Our friend, and Fresh-Foodie, Lesley Stiles, returns to offer you an opportunity to taste many of the apple varieties that have been harvested this season. Apples are truly bountiful this time of year so join us and indulge in the glorious world of apples. 1-3 It’s Time to Jam! - Canning Basics Penny Porter, from Lafayette’s own ‘All In A Jar’, teaches the basics of preserving your favorite foods in jars. There are many easy tricks and techniques that make canning a fun fall project . 12-3 Put On A Happy Face Our friends return to delight kids of all ages with clever and creative face painting. Open 9-5 Daily • 925-284-4474 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette www.orchardnursery.com